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Brett S. Nicklaus

PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES
Freeport, IL
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CRD#: 1570558
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Professional summary


Brett Scott Nicklaus, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. located in Freeport, Illinois.

Brett is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Brett has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Retirement Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Insurance Planning
Estate Planning
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Social Security Planning
Investment Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1.TRINITY INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES 315 S PEORIA AVE DIXON IL 61021 TITLE: OWNER/PRESIDENT FIXED BUSINESS SALES FOR LIFE, HEALTH, FIA, FA, DI POLICIES HOURS DEVOTED: 30 PER WEEK START DATE: 1986 INVESTMENT AND SALES RELATED JTNL RENTALS LLC RENTAL PROPERTIES 31360 CALVARY DR ROCKY MOUNT, MO 65072 PURCHASE OF FOUR RENTAL HOMES TO BE USED AS A RENTAL PROPERTY ON VRBO. RENTAL INCOME WILL BE RECEIVED. NON-INVESTMENT RELATED

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2003

Experience


Current

October 20, 2014 - Present

PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Office #2: 315 S Peoria Ave, Dixon, IL 61021Office #3: 7210 East State Street Suite 102, Rockford, IL 61108Office #4: 10 Reins Street, Sterling, IL 61081
RIA
BD
CRD#: 37031
Freeport, IL
Current

October 20, 2014 - Present

PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Office #2: 315 S Peoria Ave, Dixon, IL 61021Office #3: 7210 East State Street Suite 102, Rockford, IL 61108Office #4: 10 Reins Street, Sterling, IL 61081
RIA
BD
CRD#: 37031
Freeport, IL
Past

December 13, 2010 - October 17, 2014

INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 139627
DIXON, IL
Past

September 28, 2009 - October 17, 2014

INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 139627
DIXON, IL
Past

October 31, 2008 - September 30, 2009

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133763
DIXON, IL
Past

October 31, 2008 - September 30, 2009

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
DIXON, IL
Past

July 24, 2006 - October 31, 2008

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 13626
DIXON, IL
Past

August 20, 2003 - October 31, 2008

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
DIXON, IL
Past

May 12, 2003 - September 24, 2003

MERITUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 123247
ELGIN, IL
Past

April 14, 2003 - July 30, 2003

BROOKSTONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13366
LAKELAND, FL
Past

June 15, 2001 - April 30, 2003

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
DIXON, IL
Past

August 7, 2000 - April 30, 2003

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

February 10, 1995 - August 2, 2000

AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5435
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 21, 1986 - February 23, 1995

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
PB
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 37031 / SEC#: 801-74927, 8-47572

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2012 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/2009 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/22/2012 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2012 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2012 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/27/2012 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2012 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2012 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2012 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(3/25/2019)
RR
Arkansas
(6/22/2022)
RR
California
(10/8/2021)
RR
Florida
(1/5/2015)
RR
Georgia
(1/15/2020)
RR
Illinois
(10/20/2014)
IAR
Illinois
(10/20/2014)
RR
Indiana
(11/22/2016)
RR
Iowa
(11/5/2019)
RR
Kentucky
(8/22/2024)
RR
Michigan
(10/20/2014)
RR
Minnesota
(1/16/2019)
RR
Missouri
(9/7/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(12/22/2016)
RR
South Dakota
(5/26/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(9/21/2021)
RR
Texas
(1/5/2015)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/6/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/10/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/29/2010
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PB
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 37031 / SEC#: 801-74927, 8-47572

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2012 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/2009 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/22/2012 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2012 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2012 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/27/2012 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2012 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2012 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2012 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
432 Security Blvd. Ste. 101, Green Bay, WI 54313-9709
Mailing Address
432 Security Blvd., Green Bay, WI 54313
Phone number
(920) 662-9500
Established
Wisconsin since 07/11/1994
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
286

SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025 PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KELLY, ZACHARY PDIRECTOR, SHAREHOLDER, CEO, BOARD PRESIDENT & SECRETARY5263665
VAN ESS, WILLIAM SCOTTDIRECTOR, SHAREHOLDER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD1929840
WESTENBERG, STEVEN GDIRECTOR, SHAREHOLDER, VICE CHAIRMAN , TREASURER2440924
BOSTWICK, KAREN PSHAREHOLDER2643853
DOELGER, AARON ANDREWSHAREHOLDER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4357639

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,245
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 909,478,703

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2

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Company Information


PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 37031Freeport, IL

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